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Evaluation of an Automated Dispensing Cabinet in Paediatric Intensive Care – Focus on Controlled Medications

Year: 2021

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Evidence is limited of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) impact on effectiveness and efficiency of controlled drugs' (CDs) governance processes. We carried out a mixed-methods study of an ADC in an intensive care unit. We found ADC improved effectiveness and efficiency of governance of CDs through secure storage, alerts and automated recording of transactions. Limitations were associated with ADC design and 'fit' between ADC and some types of CDs.

Source: Studies in health technology and informatics

DOI: 10.3233/shti210733

Authors: Valentina Lichtner, Mirela Prgomet, Peter Gates, Bryony Dean Franklin, Johanna I Westbrook

Institutions: UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, Macquarie University, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4200061634

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